Active Quote by Benjamin Graham
“The determining trait of the enterprising (or active, or aggressive) investor is his willingness to devote time and care to the selection of securities that are both sound and more attractive than the average.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Intelligent Investor, Benjamin Graham, 1949
Successful investors invest time and care to choose securities that are sound and above average.
In simple terms: Investors should carefully pick better-than-average stocks.
Research and diligence pay off.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- portfolio construction
- stock selection
- financial planning
- wealth building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance research depth with time?
- What criteria define “more attractive” securities?
Time constraints may limit deep analysis.